Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Fraser Health

Oral Therapy

Note

Consider initial one-time dose of parenteral agent

Confirm empiric therapy once urine culture results available

Duration of Therapy

Females: 7 days

Can consider 3 day treatment course in female patient ≤ 65 years old with catheter-associated UTI who have catheter promptly removed

Males: 10-14 days

First Line

Amoxicillin-clavulanate 875-125 mg one tab PO BID

OR

Cefixime 400 mg PO daily

Second Line

TMP/SMX 1 DS tab PO BID

OR

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO BID